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Smart City Awards 2020: UP Tops List Followed By MP & TN
In the list of Smart City awards 2020 released on June 25, two cities Indore (MP) and Surat (Gujarat) have bagged the first prize for their overall development. Whereas Chandigarh topped among the union territories. The smart city awards are given considering the development of social aspects, governance, economy, culture, urban environment and mobility, water, sanitation, etc. Besides, UP, MP and Tamil Nadu topped among all states.
Tags: Smart City Awards 2020, Surat, indore, Awards
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Gujarat: 6 Die, 50 Under Treatment After Drinking Contaminated Water
The consumption of contaminated water has left six dead and nearly 50 hospitalised in Surat district of Gujarat. The incident took place on May 30 and 31 in Kathor village where the residents suffered vomiting and diarrhoea after drinking the water. Consequently, they were admitted to government and private hospitals for treatment. Meanwhile, the locals have accused the authorities of failing to provide basic amenities to the residents.
Tags: Surat, Gujarat, Contaminated water, Public Health
Courtesy: India Today
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Gujarat BJP Head Stirs Row After Dispensing COVID Drug Remdesivir For Free
Gujarat BJP chief CR Paatil has drawn all the heat after he allegedly distributed 5,000 doses of key COVID-19 drug Remdesivir for free in Surat (his hometown). Reportedly, the medicine is under severe shortage and can be sold only under prescription. Paatil's move has even stirred political controversy as Congress leaders have demanded strict actions from Governor Acharya Devvrat against the alleged illegal procurement of the drug.
Tags: Gujarat, Surat, CR Paatil, REMDESIVIR
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Surat Court Acquits 122 People Accused As Terror Outfit SIMI Members
Around 122 people, who were accused of being members of the banned outfit 'Student's Islamic Movement of India' (SIMI), were acquitted by a Surat court on March 6. Charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Magistrate acquitted them giving the accused a benefit of the doubt. Besides, the Magistrate opined the prosecution failed to produce "satisfactory" evidence. The members who were accused of attending a SIMI gathering also… read-more
Tags: Surat, SIMI, Acquitted, Gujarat, UAPA
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Truck Loses Control, Crushes 15 Migrant Labourers To Death In Surat
In a tragic incident, 15 Rajasthan-based migrant labourers sleeping by the roadside lost their lives after a truck ran over them in the early hours of January 19 in Gujarat's Surat district. While 12 of them died on the spot, three other succumbed to their injuries at hospital. With a condolence message, PM Narendra Modi's office has announced compensation for the deceased's kin and injured. Reportedly, five other labourers are also… read-more
Tags: Surat, Road accident, Migrant Labourers, PMO
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Jeweller Sets World Record For Designing Ring With 12,638 Diamonds
A 25-year-old jeweller Harshit Bansal has been featured in the Guinness World Records for embedding a ring with 12,638 tiny diamonds. A floral-shaped ring - 'The Marigold - The Ring of Prosperity,' - weighs about 165 grams. The eight-layered flower-shaped ring had its petal intricately designed. Harshit said that the idea struck him while studying jewellery designing in Surat. Moreover, he stated he has no intentions to sell it.
Tags: Guinness World Records, Surat, diamonds, India
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Gujarat: Surat's Sarthana Zoo Welcomes Lion and Lioness After Five Years
Surat's Sarthana Zoo welcomes a new pair of lion and lioness after five years of break and has been shifted from the Raipur Safari Park. Zoo Superintendent Rajesh Patel informed that the three-year-old lion along with a six-year-old lioness were quarantined for five days after arriving. Meanwhile, the visitors are thrilled about their arrival and are visiting the zoo sincerely following the social distancing norms.
Tags: Gujarat, Surat, Sarthana Zoo
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Gujarat: 36 Bodies Donated In 10 Years For Medical Studies By Surat Family
The Savani Family in Surat has donated 36 bodies in the past 10 years to various medical colleges. Reportedly, the family had taken an oath, according to which the body of any member who dies will be donated for medical students. Interestingly, this oath has also turned into a campaign in Surat, encouraging body donations for medical colleges. Medical colleges with over 250 students need around 30-35 bodies every year.
Tags: Gujrat, Surat, Body Donation, National news
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Fashion Designing Students Perform Garba Wearing PPE Kits; Video Goes Viral
Students of Fashion Designing in Surat performed Garba in unique costumes made of PPE material. The creative performance was staged as the pandemic-imposed restrictions do not allow traditional Garba performances on a large scale, during Navratri. The head-to-toe hand-painted costumes which look similar to the traditional ones are colourful and have full-length skirts with sparkling dupattas. Reportedly,… read-more
Tags: Garba, Covid-19, Gujrat, Surat
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Gujarat: Massive Fire At ONGC Plant In Surat; No Casualities Reported
Consecutive explosions have been reported at the ONGC plant in Gujarat at around 3:00 AM on September 24. A massive fire broke out after three consecutive blasts took place at ONGC Hazira plant in Surat. Surat Collector Dhaval Patel said the firefighters are at the spot and taming the fire, and no casualties have been reported. He added, "The activity of depressurizing the pressurized… read-more
Tags: ONGC, Gujarat, Surat, Massive Fire
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